How Afghanistan exposed the real Eddie Ayres
A former ABC radio host and musician realised he was a transgender man years ago – but it took a stint working in Afghanistan to impel him to do something about it.
Features
The live-export whistleblower
When this vet documented the appalling conditions faced by Australian animals on live-export ships, she lost her job.
The wood wide web
Like humans, trees warn each other of danger, look after sick family members and thrive in communities.
Did the Shoppies union sell out its low-paid workforce?
It represents 200,000-plus low-paid workers – so why is it so keen on selling them out while swanning off on moral crusades?
Miracle formula: Mother Teresa's path to sainthood
On September 4, Mother Teresa became a saint. How did she reach such holy heights in near-record time?
Emerging artist
Over lunch at his home, John Olsen shares a lifetime of insights into landscape, poetry and painting.
Kid power
Two schoolgirls in Bali rallied against the blight of plastic refuse. Now the rest of Indonesia is following suit.
Rise of the plyscrapers
Timber buildings are reaching towards the skies, thanks to breakthroughs in super-strong wood.
Real to reel
Australian artist Lynette Wallworth uses emerging technologies to deal with topics including global warming and refugees in unexpected ways.
Showcase: Mirka Mora
Why translating the Melbourne icon's artwork onto cloth made designer Lisa Gorman nervous.
Tight squeeze
Take a tour of the tiny, as rising prices and shrinking space force a rethink of the great Australian home-owning dream.
Flight for life
Specially adapted drones are offering new hope to organ transplant recipients.
Ricky Gervais: back to the office
Ricky Gervais is reviving his most cringe-inducing character, David Brent, to expose the ugliness of modern-day bullying and the foibles of older men.
Doin' time
A suburban dad’s poor decisions lead him to jail. How does his incredulous wife – and mother to his two children – adjust to the stiff sentence?
Showcase: the stair climber
Considering racing up the 1500-plus steps of Sydney Tower, or Eureka Tower? Canberra's Mark Bourne has some advice.
Mel Gibson faces up to sins of the past
The rants and the outbursts have exacted a price, but the Hollywood bad boy says he's ready to get on with life.
East to west
Terrorism, an influx of refugees and a leader more sympathetic to Islam are combining to create new tensions in Turkey – and an ancient neighbourhood in Istanbul.
The scientist at sea
Described as the “Don Bradman of sea-level science”, John Church’s sacking from the CSIRO left many observers gobsmacked. Can we – Australia and the rest of the planet – really afford to let him go?
Trumptown, USA
Breakfast with birthers, an afternoon flag-burning, and lots of hateful Hillary masks. Welcome to the circus.
Two Of Us
Shari Sebbens and Megan Jacobson
Jacobson, a novelist, and Sebbens, an actor, grew up together in Darwin and now live in Sydney.
Modern Guru
Wedding or footy grand final?
My son's a groomsman at a wedding on the same day as his footy team's grand final. What should he do?
Adult Education
Public property
Asking about real estate is often code for, "How do you survive here?"
Minutes With...
Sammy J, comedian
Millions of Australians watched his Play School-inspired political satire. Melissa Fyfe visits his studio for some crafting tips.
Endorsed
My wooden spoon
It’s a humble implement with, potentially, a dark and slightly unsavoury past, but that won’t stop Fenella Souter serving up a hearty dose of praise to an old favourite.
Living
Casarecce with asparagus, and barbecued T-bone
Supercharge your evening with the high-octane flavours of this spicy pasta and Tuscan steak.
Flower power
Pay tribute to the arts and crafts era with gloriously colourful wallpaper.
Yum yum cha
We've been doing yum cha all wrong, says Terry Durack.